How VW's diesel emissions system works | Automotive News

2022-06-18 20:30:10 By : Mr. Antares Chou

The emissions system at the heart of the global Volkswagen diesel mess comprises many complex components, all of which have to work perfectly and consistently all the time, or the vehicle will fail to meet pollution standards.

Here are the components VW used on its 2009-15 diesel-powered vehicles and the functions they are designed to perform:

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